Arizona State University (ASU), founded in 1885, is a public research university headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with multiple campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area and a global online presence. It serves over 85,000 students from all 50 US states and more than 165 countries, offering more than 800 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 16 academic colleges.
The university operates more than 170 cross-disciplinary research centers and institutes, investing over $1 billion annually in research. Its work focuses on tackling grand challenges in areas including space, sustainability, health, security, and education. ASU is consistently ranked as the country's most innovative university and leads the nation in sustainability.
Beyond traditional higher education, ASU operates ASU Online, which provides degree programs worldwide; ASU Prep Digital, a K-12 online preparation program; and the Learning Enterprise, which serves learners at every stage of life from K-12 through mid-career professionals and beyond. The institution's stated commitment centers on excellence, access, and impact, measuring success by whom it includes and how they succeed.
